A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
I am sure feelings toward 2022 are mixed but one thing for sure, hella carnivals came back this year. Let’s recap January They say how you start can determine how you finish but that is untrue in this context. I opened my New Year in Jamaica, still under curfew with limited “public” party options yet […]
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**Coronavirus has impacted the Jamaica Carnival 2020 schedule. In order to protect party patrons, carnival has been postponed to July 2022. You can find info on the Jamaica Carnival 2022 here.* Upcoming Carnivals for 2020 are quickly approaching, as bands are gearing up to launch for Jamaica Carnival 2020. Jamaica Carnival 2020 events are on […]
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We continue the Carnival Chaser Highlight series as more carnival chasers explore carnivals worldwide. Be sure to check out other highlights previous to this one. Carnival Chaser (n): An individual that goes on mostly carnival-based vacations, and plans trip after trip based on when the next carnival is. Carnival is addictive. Meet Carnival Chaser: @Bacchanalists What is it […]
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April 20 – April 30, 2019 It’s that time! Jamaica Carnival 2019 Fete List and Carnival Schedule! The highly anticipated Jamaica Carnival fete list is FINALLY here. The interest to attend Jamaica Carnival 2019 has been the highest I’ve seen. Fete organizers have begun releasing tickets and we’ve prepared a full list for you of all the best […]
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How long have you been waiting for this 2019 Jamaica Carnival Planning Guide? (Smirks). Jamaica Carnival has recently (in 2017) earned its way to the top, easily considered one of the top 5 carnivals worldwide. Here is what you need to know for planning success. Jamaica Carnival 2019 events are on the following dates: April […]
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My throat is sore from singing soca lyrics in front of truck speakers, my right heel is sore from wearing heels for hours, but guess who wouldn’t change it ? of course me. Jamaica Carnival 2018 was heavily promoted, if you are an avid reader of globalcarnivalist.com, I mentioned in 2015 that this carnival would bloom […]
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April 15 – April 24, 2017 It’s that time! Jamaica Carnival 2017 Fete List and Carnival Schedule! Jamaica Carnival 2017 fete organizers have begun releasing tickets and we’ve prepared a full list for you of all the best fetes, their ticket prices and where you can purchase tickets, please click “purchase here” to access the ticket pages. If […]
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Carnival is dear to many of us, as we enjoy the euphoric feeling, sense of freedom and non-stop joy and happiness that is associated with carnival season. But what about how much we pay for it? Global Carnivalist is a true supporter of spending money on “experiences not things” but carnival (depending on the location) […]
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Saturday | March 26, 2016 Rise Up – Frenchmen Party – $7500 JMD Request Tickets from reservations@frenchmenparties.com Bacchanal Beach Jouvert – $6000JMD – Purchase tickets at Mas Camp Sunday | March 27, 2016 Feterans Beach Cooler Fete – $35USD – Purchase here Monday | March 28, 2016 Dusk – Easter Monday – $25-40USD, Purchase here Caesar’s Army BOOZE […]
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Jamaica is climbing it’s way to the top of the list as a Carnival destination and I’m here to tell you why some of this is true and where there is room for improvement. THE PARTIES In our Why You Should Attend Jamaica Carnival post we listed a few must attend events if you were going to […]
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